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Bangkok Post – “Thailand’s Men Exit Tournament in Dramatic Five-Match Clash with Indonesia”

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The Thai men’s badminton team exited the Asia Team Championships 2026 in Qingdao, China, following a close loss to Indonesia, ending with a score of 3-2. This defeat mirrored the earlier exit of the women’s team against the same Southeast Asian rivals.

The quarter-final tie went to the deciding fifth match, where Tanawat Yimjit lost to Richie Duta Richardo with a score of 5-21, 17-21. Earlier, in the opening singles match, Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul faced Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah, losing 13-21, 20-22 in a rematch from the recent Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters final.

The doubles pair of Peeratchai Sukphun and Pakkapon Teeraratsakul managed to secure one victory for Thailand, defeating Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana with a scoreline of 14-21, 21-15, 21-17. Despite their efforts, the overall outcome saw both Thai teams eliminated in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

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Bangkok Post – Kingdom’s men bow out after five-match thriller against Indonesia

The Thai men’s badminton team followed their women’s counterparts out of the Asia Team Championships 2026 in Qingdao, China, on Friday.

They lost to Indonesia 3-2 in the quarter-finals, the same scoreline as the women’s team’s defeat at the hands of their Southeast Asian rivals earlier in the day.

The tie went the distance, with Tanawat Yimjit losing to Richie Duta Richardo 5-21, 17-21 in the deciding fifth match at Qingdao Conson Gymnasium.

Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul was beaten by Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah 13-21, 20-22 in the opening singles match — a rematch of their Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters final a week ago.

Doubles pair Peeratchai Sukphun and Pakkapon Teeraratsakul, Panitchaphon’s twin brother, edged Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana 14-21, 21-15, 21-17 to…

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